Summer is here, sort of, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
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Background Info
Notable career stats heading into 2026
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
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Player Summary
Bear Alexander is a well-known defender around college football, and he finally found someone to get the most out of him in Oregon in 2025. However, the tools Alexander has do not scream that he is going to be anything crazy in the NFL, but he could be a durable defensive lineman. His run-stuffing and power allow him to be dominant at times, but left behind in other moments on defense. He does overcome double teams with strength and size, but it doesn’t translate to pass rush success.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Bear Alexander, DL, Oregon
Reporting by Andrew Harbaugh, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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